We're on day 15 and for the past couple o' days

[JimnJanet]

the temp keeps climbin and climbin. I've had to turn back the thermostat allmost 3/4 of a turn so far to maintain the temp at 99.5,(there'bouts).(new wafer by the way) It keeps risin over 100. Is this a sign of good LIVE viable eggs ?
I am not going to candle,. I've decided against it. Don't want to disturb things.

 

[Buster]

Ohh good luck and keep us posted.

 

[MissPrissy]

The temps will rise as the babies get close to hatching. Think about those warm wiggling bodies in there. Life generates heat! Yayyy for you! Good luck on your hatch!

 

[JimnJanet]

Thanx Buster and Angie. I figgered it was a good sign of life.

I ama bit confused here tho. I recall reading somewhere that baby chicks are actually cold blooded creatures for a very short time at the beginin of thier little lives. ???

 

[speckledhen]

Temps might rise due to the heat generated by developing embryos, but I have had a brand new wafer straight from the manufacturer go bad, lose a seal and lose its ether. Just keep an eye on it and maybe take a whiff through the vent for the smell of ether, just to be safe.